Collins' Classroom Connections

I have 28 Years of experience in education I have taught grades one, two, three, four, and five. I served as the Career and College Promise Director at a local community college for three years. I currently work as the MTSS Facilitator at a local high school.

I enjoy hands~on teaching and love to integrate subject areas as much as possible. I do believe there is a strong need for "old school" instruction as well. There is no replacement for memorizing math facts, writing in journals, and reading from a variety of genres. Through a mix of technology, cooperative learning, and "old school" techniques, I strive each day to reach all my students. I have a strong belief that every child can learn and will learn if you earn their trust and confidence!

Delta Kappa Gamma member, National Board Certified in ELA for Early and Middle Grades, Class DOJO mentor, Duke Children's Hospital Patient Family Ambassador, CCP State Advisory Board, NISOD Excellence Award and Presenter, Numerous community college advisory committees MTSS Team Chair PBIS Team Attendance Committee SST Team Leadership Team SEL Panorama Administrator

I am a 1996 summa cum laude graduate of Meredith College, where I received my BA and K-6 Teaching Certification. In 2000, I received my master's in elementary education from East Carolina University. I became national board certified in 2008 in reading for grades K~6. I renewed this certification in 2017. I attained my doctorate in educational leadership with a concentration in higher education from Concordia University-Portland in 2018.

Happily married with beautiful son! We have a precious fur baby named Buster! :) Love the mountains and snow, Duke Blue Devils, watching soap operas, reading, and working on my TPT store! :)